is there anything similar to armani code?

Hi.....A friend of mine needs a fragrance that smells similar to Armani Code....he tends to like that kind of scent and he's been using Armani Code since 2007 or so. He still loves it but just wants something from a different house but similar for a change. Does anyone have any idea of a similar smell that projects well with good silage and staying power? thanks

Re: is there anything similar to armani code?

The closest I can think of is Polo Double Black (which I actually quite enjoy). They really don't share specific notes, but both are technically listed as Masculine Orientals and do have a similar "vibe" to some. I much pefer the polo, as the olive note in Code just doesn't agree with me. Anyway, worth a shot for him to test it out. In my experience, PDB has decent projection for the first few hours and good longevity as a closer-to-skin scent (with a great dry-down) from there on out.

Re: is there anything similar to armani code?

Originally Posted by fit&frag'd

The closest I can think of is Polo Double Black (which I actually quite enjoy). They really don't share specific notes, but both are technically listed as Masculine Orientals and do have a similar "vibe" to some. I much pefer the polo, as the olive note in Code just doesn't agree with me. Anyway, worth a shot for him to test it out. In my experience, PDB has decent projection for the first few hours and good longevity as a closer-to-skin scent (with a great dry-down) from there on out.

Re: is there anything similar to armani code?

Armani Code has a cloyingly sweet accord that I find intolerable. To my nose, Chanel Allure PH has exactly the same accord. But I strongly dislike both fragrances so take my observation with that in mind.

I've often seen Code compared to Burberry Brit, but I kind of like Brit, and it doesn't have the accord I find objectionable in Code, so I don't consider them similar.

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Re: is there anything similar to armani code?

Originally Posted by SmellsLike

Armani Code has a cloyingly sweet accord that I find intolerable. To my nose, Chanel Allure PH has exactly the same accord. But I strongly dislike both fragrances so take my observation with that in mind.

I've often seen Code compared to Burberry Brit, but I kind of like Brit, and it doesn't have the accord I find objectionable in Code, so I don't consider them similar.

Agreed. I sampled it last night. The opening was to die for. After an hour, the smell gave me a bad headache. I was about to wash it off, but thankfully the scent had died off by then.

Re: is there anything similar to armani code?

Personally, I feel that there are many scents that have a strong Armani Code vibe. Like Aqua Di Gio, Code seems to have been copied by many other houses. Not sure how intentional it was, but I do agree with Zegna Intensa as a decent starting point. You'll be able to tell the difference side by side, but passerbys will likely confuse the two. A lesser known one is Basi Homme, in the black bottle. This one is quite similar, but has a tea note that makes it a bit unique from Code, but still rather similar otherwise.

Re: is there anything similar to armani code?

Black Sun is an excellent inexpensive substitute for Code, not as good though, but as close as you'll get. Escada Magnetism is similar, but with more projection, and more spice. Banderas Seduction in Black is similar as well.